HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.eJanuary 20, 2015 0 Item No.
RESOLUTION: SETTING COMPENSATION & REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of. Resolution Setting Compensation and Reimbursement Rates
for Firefighters.
Overview
The City has determined a nominal stipend should be paid to firefighters to defray costs of
attending training and responding to calls. Setting compensation and reimbursement rates
for firefighters will provide for a small increase in this stipend.
Passage of this resolution will better help offset costs incurred by our firefighters for
attending training and responding to calls. Costs may include but are not limited to
babysitters, fuel and wear for personal vehicles, and clothing.
The proposed firefighter compensation and reimbursement rates for training attendance and
call response are provided for in the 2015 budget and are consistent with fire department pay
practices found in other cities. There is no increase for fire officer or engineer compensation
proposed for 2015.
Staff recommends adoption of this resolution.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Proposed pay rate increase was approved in the 2015 budget.
Supporting Information
• Comparison between 2009 rates & proposed 2015 rates.
Michael Meyer, Fire Chief
If more than a sentence or two needed to explain the financial impact, add to notes page.
Financial Impact: _$14,525_Budgeted: Yes_ _ Source: General Fund -1300
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes: _Pay per Call $10,584, Pay for Training $3,941
Primary Issues to Consider
Comparison of Fire Training and Call Compensation
2009
2014
2015
2-4 hour Training Session (Regular & Supplem(
$ 20.00
$
21.00
$
22.00
5+ hour Training & Approved
$ 40.00
$
41.00
$
42.00
Conference
$ 40.00
$
41.00
$
42.00
Regular Call Pay
$ 10.00
$
11.00
$
12.00
Duty Crew (per hour pay)
$
12.00
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
RATES FOR FIREFIGHTERS
WHEREAS; volunteer firefighters are required to attend various training sessions and
to complete various firefighter skills and education courses in order to retain their active
status; and
WHEREAS; the Fire Department has determined that a nominal fee should be paid to
firefighters to defray the costs of means and transportation while attending skills and
education courses; and
WHEREAS; the City has determined that a nominal fee should also be paid to
firefighters to reimburse them for expenses incurred in responding to calls.
THEREFORE; It shall be resolved by the City Council of the City of Lakeville that
effective January 1, 2015, all regular and probationary firefighters shall be paid the following
fees for approved training and conference attendance:
a) $22.00 per 2-4 hour training session for regular scheduled training;
b) $22.00 per 2-4 hour training session for supplemental firefighting training courses;
c) $42.00 per 5+ hour training;
d) $42.00 per day for approved conferences;
e) Probationary firefighters will be paid at 50% of the rates described in subsections
a -d above. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the firefighter
will be compensated for the remaining 50%; and
f) Payment for training and conference attendance shall be made monthly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville that effective
January 1, 2015, all firefighters shall be compensated at a nominal fee for each call they
respond to as follows:
a) Regular firefighters shall be paid $12.00 for each call to which they respond;
b) Probationary firefighters shall be paid at 50% of the regular firefighter rate, or $6.00
for each call. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the
firefighter will be compensated for the remaining 50% for each call to which they
responded;
c) Hour pay will be established at $12.00 per hour for firefighters working duty crew
shifts.
d) Payment for call response shall be made monthly.
DATED this 20th day of January, 2015
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Matt Little, Mayor